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GeeksModo Story Archive - October 2026

A screenshot showing an example of an iPad Home Screen.

How to use other apps during a FaceTime call on iPad

You can use other apps during a FaceTime call on iPad to look up information, write a note, or perform a calculation.
The Home tab in the Music app showing the sidebar on the left and the Home section at the right. The Home tab shows Top Picks at the top. Recently Played music appears below, showing four album covers. The MiniPlayer is at the bottom.

How to tell Apple Music what you enjoy on iPad

You can tell Apple Music what you enjoy on iPad by making songs and albums favorites or suggesting less, and rate music in your library.
A photo is open in the Photos app and fills the center of the screen.

How to apply star ratings to photos and videos on iPad

You can apply star ratings to photos and videos on iPad, rate them from 1 to 5 stars, and filter your library by rating.
A news story in the News app. In the tab bar, Today is selected.

How to save stories in News on iPad

You can save stories in News on iPad to read later, read a saved story, and delete saved stories.
Followed channels and topics appear in the News sidebar over an article.

How to search for channels, topics, stories, or recipes in News on iPad

You can search for channels, topics, stories, or recipes in News on iPad from the Search button.
An Emoji Game puzzle in the News app.

How to play Emoji Game in News on iPad

You can play Emoji Game in News on iPad with Apple News+, completing words and phrases with emoji in as few moves as you can.
The Puzzles feed in the News app.

How to find puzzles in Apple News+ on iPad

You can find puzzles in Apple News+ on iPad, like crosswords, Quartiles, sudoku, and Emoji Game, and view your stats and streaks.
A partially filled crossword puzzle, with the clues along the left side.

How to solve crossword and crossword mini puzzles in News on iPad

You can solve crossword and crossword mini puzzles in News on iPad in grid or list view, and get hints and answers.
Followed channels and topics appear in the News sidebar over an article.

How to subscribe to individual channels in News on iPad

You can subscribe to individual channels in News on iPad, buy a subscription in News, or use one from a publisher.
A news story in the News app. In the tab bar, Today is selected.

How to get started with News on iPad

You can get started with News on iPad, catch up on the latest stories, customize your feed, and subscribe to Apple News+.